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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1924

Page

11

Stiff Fight as Mrs Ensminger Faces New York War Clash

In Mississippi a new round in the cand y case unfolds as Mrs Ensminger readies legal action against a New York matter. The report cites political figures and a web of names amid a tense local backdrop with mentions of Governor Whitfield and court proceedings in Hattiesburg.

Young Pratt Smith Hattiesburg Vanal Wren Sirs Attorness Whitfield Whitheal Z Mississippi South Cap Oper Gs the Gall Company Sippi Waitifield Enile Georse i Reyal Jumbla Posix Marien Ury

Cal chiropractor confesses hold up attempt on Los Angeles mayor

Dr Benja Critchlow of Cal purportedly posed as a secret service officer to enter the mayor Cryer's executive home. He threatened the mayor for about three hours in a bid to obtain 500 dollars. the mayor talked him down and police arrested Critchlow the next day.

Benja Critchlow Hollywod Cal Porice Cryer Los Angeles Critchlow Secret Service

Manslaughter Verdict In McCoy Case Sparked by Shop Slaying

A Los Angeles jury convicts Kid McCoy of manslaughter in a fatal shop shooting. The panel, after a four-day trial, imposes a prison term of one to ten years and contemplates an appeal. Defense argues lack of proof for murder. jurors express dissatisfaction with the verdict and public response remains unsettled.

Los Angeles Kid McCor Theresa Mors McCor Priven Fife McTlonn McCoy

Washington Today's Senate and House Hearings Report

Senate and House debate on the treasury position bill continues. Delegates to the annual American Association for the Advancement of Science hold general and group sessions in the capital.

Senate Hours House Tiaiien For Advancement of Science

Lawyers to Split $150000 for Leopold Loeb Case

Chicago December 30 Lawyers who saved Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. from the gallows will receive 150000 for their services. Clarence Darrow and brothers Benjamin and Walter Bachrach share the fee. The Leopold family approved. the Loeb family found the amount high. Additional expenses for families exceeded the attorney fees.

Chicago Richard Loeb Nathan Leopold, Jr Robert Freaks Clarence Darrow Benjamin Walter Bachrach Leopold Loeb Darrow Denver Chicago Bar Association Iinois

Poll tax deadline nears in Ouachita parish notice

Over 21 residents urged to pay the 1924 poll tax before the midnight cutoff at the Ouachita sheriff’s office on South Grand Street. Office hours are extended tonight and tomorrow, with payments accepted by mail or relatives for women, and a reminder that nonpayment bars voting for two years.

Ouachita Parish South Grand Street Monroe Quachita Parish

Canada selective in immigration policy says expert

Chicago December 82 A Smithsonian specialist argues Canada curbs immigration with qualitative criteria rather than numbers. He notes a London based Canadian director of immigration and multiple agency staff abroad to steer policy, contrasting U S methods and warning of a drift toward a distinct American racial type.

Chicago United States Canada Sominon American Statistical Associatoon Reid London British Isles Europe United A. Hardlicka Smithsonian Institute

Monroe Hosts Delegation for Dam Opening and Hotel Ball

A visiting party led by Murree Foy arrives in Monroe and plans to tour the Remmel Dam, Brown Paper mill, and Steelington power plant before heading to Hot Springs for the Arlington Hotel ball and banquet on New Year’s Eve. The group includes G. E B. Jordan and C. S. Lynch with Frank W. Wilkes coordinating Pine Bluff interests.

Murree Foy Tuo Lesve H.C. Caneh Pine Mall Arkansas Remme! Dam Rene Dam Hot Springs Arlington Ason Marty Lotus Club Steelington Mr. Couch Bastrop Monroe Inte Stotelo Blatt Monroe G. E B. Jordan Pine

Ouachita Sheriff Urges Tax Payment Before Penalty Date

Sheriff Coverdale announces tax payment deadlines in Ouachita Parish. Citizens are urged to settle dues promptly to avoid penalties and comply with local tax requirements.

Widow Confesses to Killing Four Family Members

In Logansport Indiana Mrs Emma Hobough aged 33 admitted killing four relatives yesterday at their Cass County farm home eight miles from the city. Sheriff Walter Beever said a sanity inquest was postponed until today.

Logansport Ind Dee Emma Hobough Walter Beever Cass Tate Coute

Cobb Denies Death Rumor Similar to Twain

New York December 30 Irvin S Cobb denies reports of his death a week after Mark Twain did the same. Cobb telegram to the New York World from Paducah Ky says the Chicago death claim is entirely unfounded.

New York Trvin S. Cobb Mark Twain Mark New York World Today Paducah, Ky Chicago

Scientists Report On Earthquake Effects And Insulin Theory

Washington reports at the American Reparating fae convention discuss findings on earthquake prediction, river deposits, radiation impact on fertility, and insulin theory. Studies note x ray exposure sterilizes male rats briefly, islets of Langerhans failure causes diabetes, and fear thickens blood by about ten percent in ten minutes. Mobile officers investigate a running battle at a railroad station.

Washington Adeananeant Dodser L. H. Snyder North Carolina College of Agriculture Jangerhans J. J. R. MacLeod Toronto University McLeod H. G. Barbour University of Louisville

Mobile Crime Spree Ends With Officers Shooters Involved

An unidentified white man was shot and killed at the Louisville and Nashville station in Mobile after opening fire on officers who tried to arrest him. Officers Ferrer and Pistole were wounded as a chase followed through the depot and toward a wharf, with a pursuit continuing after the gunman fled.

Mobile Ala Marine Trust Mercf W. E. Wright Wile Thomas Griffin Des Moines Iowa Wren Louisville and Nashville S'Elock Walter Pistole Police Department Charles Ferrer L. and Pascagoula Miss A. C. Shott

Shane Enters Mayor Race in New Orleans

I McShane announces candidacy for New Orleans mayor as voters await details and stance on key issues. Local officials and supporters note impact on city leadership and policy directions.

MW Shane New Orleans I. McShane

Constitutional Tenure and Presidential Succession

The article discusses the 1928 political context and constitutional issues surrounding a president’s succession and oath obligations. It notes that the vice president may assume duties in case of vacancy and that a second oath was questioned as unnecessary, with resignation potentially ending the vice presidency.

Harding Si Patyvin

Klan Women Enrolled at Baton Rouge

Fragmentary OCR lists women connected to the Klan at Baton Rouge including Mrs L H Moreland Mrs C W Flore Miss Mary Ee Mrs Wy e and others with unclear surnames and titles. The text mentions a Klansmen association in state records with partial names and addresses.

KLAN Baton Rouge Baton Royce L. H. Moreland C. W. Flore Mary Ee Wye C. Gatley Jenni Lectie Ste Stuart Ht Cem Hattie Stechlin E.ta Elvis Maule Hamil Sarter Magg

Billy Sunday Causes Rampage Over Lost Alcohol

Billy Sunday the famed prohibitionist hurled a bucket of liquor into a city garbage cart on Capital Street after a reported quarrel about a Canadian Club seizure. Police described the destroyed liquor as nearly all bootlegged products, moonshine stills, and related contraband.

Jackson Billy Sunday Celist Ron Didi Sunday Capital Street

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